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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Lylie of Penhyll (Silver Crescent)

Order of the Silver CrescentPennsic War XXXIV (34)Awarded August 2005 (A.S XL - 40)Re-awarded at War of the Roses, May 2010 (A.S XLV - 45)So,
the very special project that I was asked to get involved with way back
in January has finally come full circle. I was asked to be a part of a
grand scheme cooked up by JP (my fencing Don and Lylie's better half!)
that would involve her finally receiving a scroll for her Silver
Crescent which wasn't available when she was recognized for the award
five years ago.

The day was perfect. Lylie approached HRM Edward
and asked if he would like her as a "minion" for the day. Frankly her
desire to be helpful to His Majesty just added to the deception that was
about to unfold.

She was summoned before His Majesty, (who had
gracefully agreed to participated in the deception) who extolled her
virtues, offing a couple of small inside jokes and finally presented
Lylie with this scroll that she had patiently waited five years for.

The
icing on the grand scheme of the cake however was after she was
presented with this scroll His Majesty declared that Lylie was to be
sent on Vigil, so that she may join the Order of the Pelican.

Gasps, surprise, and the best comment of the day coming from Lylie when she said "...I only wanted to be your minion for the day..."

This
is a very special scroll for me also, not only is it the very first one
I was involved in, but it is also for a dear friend.

Lylie of Penhyll (Silver Crescent)

Details:Illumination by Isabel Chamberlaine. Inspired by a 14th century English Psalter (Call Number: EL 9 H 17) held in the Huntington Library Collection.

Pray attend the words of Kelson and Geneviere, King and
Queen of the East. Oft times, when one is fair of face and of joyful
demeanor, the world caters. How rare is the lady who possesses that fair
face, joyful demeanor, and, in addition, caters to the world. Baroness
Lylie of Penhyll is that rare jewel holding all three comely facets. Her
beauty and charm are evident. Enumerating her many selfless deeds is
difficult, and we are confined by the size of the parchment to recount
only a sampling. This good lady has enriched her homeland, the Barony of
Concordia of the Snows, in such ways as preparing resplendent feasts
and sideboards, organizing festive events, divining the secrets of
double-entry bookkeeping, holding her own against armed men while
coordinating list fields. Her deeds for the East Kingdom are no less
impressive. She has run the list of multiple Kingdom tournaments. She
has fearlessly guarded the gates of the Royal Encampment. She has worked
magic in organizing the coronation of this very pair of Monarchs. In
addition, Lylie has spent no less than 78 hours assisting troll at the
Pennsic Wars, thereby providing an enchanting welcome to those returning
home to that place. The maintenance of our very Society is due to the
efforts of such as Lylie, and so it is evident that she become a member
of Our Order of the Silver Crescent. Done with gratitude in the
debatable lands at the 34th Pennsic Wars, A.S. 40